Oskarfranks by Ricky James

Thanks to Ngahuia, one of the first people I met when I came to Sydney was Ricky James. We've become great friends and had many times together. I've watched him work extremely hard on starting up his mens underwear line, and I am so proud to share it with you. www.oskarfranks.com Read below for more info and then get on over and buy some great underwear!!! They are super comfy and I love the range of colors.

It's mens underwear and sleepwear but I personally love these sleep pants.

In 1954, at a pivotal time in his career, Frank Sinatra was awarded an Oscar for his performance in the film ‘From Here to Eternity’.

Inspired by this, oskarfranks has been born with the intention of creating a new way for the everyday man. A man able to access environmentally sustainable underwear that has a focus on comfort and style for every occasion.

Our goal at Oskar franks is to become 100% environmentally sustainable while creating a discussion amongst our customers, and leading the way for other future designers to consciously protect our beautiful planet Earth, which we call home.

Creating classic & timeless garments that will last ‘From Here to Eternity’.

Bamboo fabric is very soft and can be worn directly next to the skin.

Many people who experience allergic reactions to other natural fibers, such as wool or hemp, do not complain of this issue with bamboo.

The fiber is naturally smooth and round without chemical treatment, meaning that there are no sharp spurs to irritate the skin.
In textile form, bamboo retains many of the properties it has as a plant. Bamboo is highly water absorbent, able to take up three times its weight in water.

In bamboo fabric, this translates to an excellent wicking ability that will pull moisture away from the skin so that it can evaporate.

For this reason, clothing made of bamboo fiber is often worn next to the skin.

Bamboo grows more rapidly than trees and start to yield within four to five years of planting. Bamboo can be selectively harvested annually and non-destructively. The establishment of a bamboo plantation requires a minimal capital investment and builds upon the inherent plant-cultivation skills of local farmers and foresters. Bamboo is excellent for restoring degraded lands and protecting against soil erosion. Bamboo may easily be intercropped with vegetables. The whole bamboo plant is beneficial for rural livelihood. The poles (technically referred to as 'culms') are useful as a construction material; the young shoots are edible; the leaves make good animal fodder; and branches are useful for making handicrafts.

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